Healthcare Purchasing News articles from April 2003

Healthcare Purchasing News archives from April 2003

Money's too tight to mention. (From the Editor).
April 1, 2003

Fast stats.
April 1, 2003

HIDA, AHRMM and HIGPA release disaster supply formulary. (News Wire).
April 1, 2003

VHA tabs Nonomaque as next chief executive. (News Wire).
April 1, 2003

Two GPO execs join HIGPA board. (News Wire).
April 1, 2003

Consorta energized by pact with Johnson Controls. (News Wire).
April 1, 2003

Intuitive Surgical and Computer Motion to merge. (News Wire).
April 1, 2003

Compensation fund proposed for smallpox injuries. (News Wire).
April 1, 2003

CEOs say hospitals ready for catastrophe. (News Wire).
April 1, 2003

Bush signs omnibus bill. (News Wire).
April 1, 2003

Maxxim Medical files for Chapter 11 reorganization. (News Wire).
April 1, 2003

AmeriNet signs deals with Bracco, Qwest. (News Wire).
April 1, 2003

MedAssets HSCA gains members. (News Wire).
April 1, 2003

VHA says IDN participation, savings on the rise. (News Wire).
April 1, 2003

Catholic system counting on PAR Excellence. (News Wire).
April 1, 2003

California could ban devices containing DEHP. (News Wire).
April 1, 2003

Five hospitals settle cardiac device litigation. (News Wire).
April 1, 2003

Sterile processing: despite challenges, CS professionals making headway. (News on the Cover).
April 1, 2003

Hospital gives patients a lift. (What Works).
April 1, 2003

Cardinal health.
April 1, 2003

Analyst reports medical device market flourishes. (News).
April 1, 2003

Quality lights and tables vital to successful outcomes. (Operating Room).
April 1, 2003

ALM PrismAlix surgical lighting systems. (Vendor: Spotlight).
April 1, 2003

Action products. (Vendor: Spotlight).
April 1, 2003

Stryker medical. (Vendor: Spotlight).
April 1, 2003

MAQUET Alphamaxx. (Vendor: Spotlight).
April 1, 2003

Outpatient cancer surgery called safe. (Outpatient Connection).
April 1, 2003

CMS drops physician fee schedule by 4.4%. (Outpatient Connection).
April 1, 2003

Outpatient therapy payment limits delayed. (Outpatient Connection).
April 1, 2003

Small wonders: a less invasive approach could alter orthopedic surgery. (Operating Room).
April 1, 2003

Surgical preferences, sites driving sterilization trends. (Infection Connection).
April 1, 2003

Single use vs. reusable container waste. (Infection Control Update).
April 1, 2003

Study favors less frequent drainage bag changes. (Infection Control Update).
April 1, 2003

Quality indicators. (Self-Study Series).
April 1, 2003

Degenerative disc surgery performed in PA. (New Technology).
April 1, 2003

Teen first to get stem cell heart treatment. (New Technology).
April 1, 2003

Cardinal installs new point-of-care system. (New Technology).
April 1, 2003

Scope sterilization tough due to time contraints and complex devices. (Products & Services).
April 1, 2003

Will hospital Web buying ramp up? As market settles, dot-coms work to win buyers' confidence. (Products & Services).
April 1, 2003

Clean up. (New Products).
April 1, 2003

Disposable Laryngoscope Blades. (New Products).
April 1, 2003

Ear Curette Set. (New Products).
April 1, 2003

Antimicrobial foam. (New Products).
April 1, 2003

Video Laryngoscope. (New Products).
April 1, 2003

Economy instruments. (New Products).
April 1, 2003

Reduced splash. (New Products).
April 1, 2003

Knee Immobilizer. (New Products).
April 1, 2003

Automated instrument washer test. (New Products).
April 1, 2003

Medical carts. (New Products).
April 1, 2003

Monitoring pressure. (New Products).
April 1, 2003

Plastic casters. (New Products).
April 1, 2003

Kimberly-Clark launches powder-free latex surgical glove, new sterilization wrap lines. (Products & Services).
April 1, 2003

GPO views of 2002. (People & Opinions).
April 1, 2003

The healthcare technology tidal wave.. keeping your head above water. (Having My Say).
April 1, 2003

Breathing a bit easier, GPOs move on with their lives. (People & Opinions).
April 1, 2003

The hot topics: Privacy, physician reimbursement and disaster preparedness. (Washington Report).
April 1, 2003

Outsourcing ... Make vs. Buy?? (AHRMM Ideas).
April 1, 2003

Trading places.
April 1, 2003

Minimizing the consequences of disaster. (ASHCSP Angle).
April 1, 2003

Letters.
April 1, 2003

Antromick Medication Carts. (Literature Marketplace).
April 1, 2003

Mercury free rectal thermometers. (Literature Marketplace).
April 1, 2003

On environmental policies. (CS Questions CS Answers).
April 1, 2003

New steam sterilization standards more user-friendly, detail-oriented. (Viewpoint).
April 1, 2003